{"title":"Derrick Wulf","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerrick Wulf is an American-born bladesmith now living in the Bavarian mountain village of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and has been making high-performance kitchen and outdoor cutlery for more than twenty years. He is a member of the American Bladesmith Society, earned his Journeyman Smith stamp in 2013, and is working toward his goal of becoming the first ABS Master Smith in Germany. He is also a member of the local Messerarbeitskreis Olching, and can often be seen demonstrating forging techniques at their twice-annual knife shows just outside of Munich — an ongoing, public engagement with the craft community that has run alongside his workshop practice for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor his kitchen knives, Derrick prefers high-carbon steels, including his own forged damascus and san-mai patterns. Handles are typically stabilised wood or naturally stable timbers such as Australian ringed gidgee, chosen for long-term durability and feel rather than display alone. The work is shaped by a long arc of bladesmithing experience rather than a single signature treatment, and the geometry, fit and finish reflect that depth: knives that perform exceptionally well, and that look and feel resolved in the hands of their owners. There is a quiet confidence to the catalogue that comes from two decades of iteration at the forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis knives serve professional and home chefs in both Europe and the United States, and his work has been featured numerous times in Blade Magazine, Messer Magazine and the Knives annual book series. He exhibits each year at the Solingen Knife Show and at the Messertage in Olching. For Modern Cooking, Derrick's work sits comfortably alongside the European contingent of the Collectors Selection: rigorously made, transatlantic in influence, and rooted in the traditions of the American Bladesmith Society while drawing on the forging culture of his adopted home in Bavaria.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gyuto-210mm-sanmai-damscus-clad-apex-ultra","title":"Gyuto 210mm SanMai Damascus Clad Apex Ultra","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA stunning and unique piece of work from Bavaria based Derrick Wulf. This somewhat unique Gyuto profile features a lovely gentle edge radius that comfortably rocks and glides on the cutting board. The spine profile has been designed to give the user a comfortable pinch point to grip the knife while mincing and rocking. The design will also help to reduce drag and improve slicing performance. An Apex Ultra core gives this 210mm knife exceptional edge retention and sharpness. This will be a very enjoyable knife to use and an absolute performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe blade is forged in house laminated SanMai steel with beautiful high layer Damascus cladding. Derrick has given the blade a unique matte polish and etch that not only looks incredible but should also give the knife very good food release. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA beautiful Australian native ringed gidgee handle completes the knife and features 410 stainless spacer and carbon fibre bolster. The handle is a signature design and feels very nice in the hand, giving the knife an ergonomic and nimble feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a lovely utility knife with heirloom fit and finish, beautiful and unique design, and fantastic cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derrick Wulf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44817562763529,"sku":"MC-78-611","price":2063.22,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto210mmHarpoonSanMaiDamscusCladApexUltra.jpg?v=1754642630"},{"product_id":"gyuto-195mm-apex-ultra-mono-g10-gidgee","title":"Gyuto 195mm Apex Ultra Mono G10 \u0026 German Ash","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact and versatile 195mm Gyuto from Germany based Derrick Wulf. This beautiful mono steel Gyuto features a low radius edge profile, a subtle taper and wide convex bevels. Forged in Apex Ultra, a steel specifically developed for culinary knives, this knife will take an exceptionally sharp edge and features very good edge retention. The knife is perfect as a utility knife for simple meal prep or as an elegant table knife, set alongside snacks and drinks when entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mono steel blade features an elegant, yet simple satin finish and the carbon steel will develop a character of its own over time as the patina forms on the blade. A lovely heirloom piece to be passed on for generations. The knife is completed with a Derrick Wulf signature handle in stabilised and roasted German ash, a naturally tough and dense timber that features a beautiful figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerrick is an exceptionally talented bladesmith with unique and iconic design style. His knives feature the highest standard of fit and finish and with proper care will serve you well for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derrick Wulf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45236285800713,"sku":"MC-78-612","price":883.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto195mmApexUltraMono_G10_Gidgee.jpg?v=1754642192"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-is\/collections\/derrick-wulf.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}